As for the Surrey Music Hall, it died the death of a cursed man, only to see Spurgeon standing triumphantly over its grave. The owners filed for bankruptcy after Spurgeon departed. Since they lost the income from the church and their Sunday evening shows drew small crowds, they could not pay their bills. Then, fire burned down the building, and residential housing replaced it.Spurgeon\'s Forgotten Sabbatarianism: Examining the Role of the 4th Commandment in His Life and Theology (p. 23).
the Christian Sabbath mattered to Spurgeon. He fought to keep the day holy according to his understanding of Scripture. Due to his convictions, he moved his successful three-year ministry at the Surrey Music Hall to an inferior venue, which he knew would constrict his influence. Yet, Spurgeon's theological views regarding the Christian Sabbath outweighed other expedient factors. Spurgeon\'s Forgotten Sabbatarianism: Examining the Role of the 4th Commandment in His Life and Theology (p. 23).